Events in Monterey/Salinas, CA
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The WE THE PEOPLE Edition The Pursuit of Liberty and America’s 250-Year Battle Over Power With Jeffrey Rosen Author, Professor, and CEO Emeritus of the National Constitution Center in conversation with Amanda Tyler, Professor of Constitutional Law at UC Berkeley Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Sunset Center, Carmel A powerful reflection on 250 years of …
This weekend event at Chautauqua Hall will feature over 200 quilts. Doors are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m on Sunday. Tickets are $10 and under 18 is free with an adult. Attendees can also participate in a raffle or browse the fabric sale; …
First Friday Salinas is a monthly tradition designed to transform Downtown into a consistent, positive space for community and culture to thrive. Come and enjoy an evening of local art, live entertainment, delicious food, and shops open late. Bring your friends and family to Salinas City Center and discover something new every First Friday of …
Celebrate the magic of butterflies at the 2026 Mariposa Butterfly Festival! Join us May 2nd & 3rd at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds for a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment for all ages. Experience the spectacular live butterfly release, explore Jurassic Mariposa with animatronic dinosaurs, enjoy two days of live music, a petting zoo, train …
Complete a circuit of challenges through four Seaside parks starting at Durant Park and ending at Beta Park in a family friendly .7 mile loop. Complete a fun activity at each park, get a stamp in your “Challenge Book,” and enter a raffle to win a $50 gift card prize! Activities end at Beta …
Join Santa Lucia Highlands wineries for the 18th Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans Sun, Wind & Wine Festival, Monterey County's favorite Wine & food Event of the year! Meet the winemakers and growers and taste more than 100 limited-release wines from 40 wineries, including Caraccioli Cellars, Landmark Vineyards, Mer Soleil, Morgan Winery, Siduri, Belle Glos, …
Join the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust for work parties and/or hikes on Nyland and Rancho Larios Protected Lands in San Juan Bautista. Everyone welcome!
The Monterey Peninsula College String Orchestra, directed by David Dally, will present a concert on Monday, May 4 at 7:30 PM, at the Monterey Peninsula College Theatre. The varied program will feature the Suite from the movie “Psycho," Gabriel's Oboe from “The Mission,” Bach’s Cantata 42 “Sinfonia,” Holst’s "A Fugal Concerto,” Albinoni’s Concerto in F, and Fuchs' Serenade #2.
Join us for a conversation with co-editors Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug and contributor Tim Crews about their new book Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods. Following the conversation, we’ll enjoy a tasting of perennial treats, and copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
San Benito Oriana Chorale community choir invites you to join us as we celebrate America's musical heritage and traditions. Our program includes standards from the Great American Songbook, folk, jazz, spirituals, gospel, and selections from the mid-20th century. Concerts are Wednesday, May 13 and Friday, May 15, both at 7:30 pm, and a matinee on …
This year, Temple Beth El marks an extraordinary milestone: 90 years as the oldest and only Jewish temple in Salinas. Since 1936, our temple has been a place of worship, gathering, learning, and remembrance for generations of families. In honor of this momentous anniversary, we are hosting a 90th Anniversary Gala, which will be held …
San Benito Oriana Chorale community choir invites you to join us as we celebrate America's musical heritage and traditions. Our program includes standards from the Great American Songbook, folk, jazz, spirituals, gospel, and selections from the mid-20th century. Concerts are Wednesday, May 13 and Friday, May 15, both at 7:30 pm, and a matinee on …
Join the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust for work parties and/or hikes on Nyland and Rancho Larios Protected Lands in San Juan Bautista. Everyone welcome!
Join us for the highly anticipated 21st International Sea Glass Festival, hosted this year at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California, on June 27-28, 2026, in the Regency Ballroom. Experience an inspiring weekend surrounded by exquisite sea glass artistry, engaging presentations, children's activities, collector's corner, and the relaxed coastal elegance …